Key result
~95% of surveyed college students hold positive COVID-19 prevention attitudes despite low overall knowledge.
Why the study?
Little was known about the knowledge, attitudes, practices (KAP) regarding COVID-19 and the psychological status of college students in minority areas during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cross-Sectional (n=5,272)
No
College students in minority areas of China showed positive attitudes toward COVID-19 prevention but had low knowledge, insufficient precautionary behaviors, and a high prevalence of negative emotions.
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Education may address knowledge gaps among minority-area students despite positive attitudes; cross-sectional data leaves open effects on behaviors.
Background: During the prevalence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), little was known about the knowledge, attitudes, practices (KAP) about COVID-19 and psychological status of college students in minority areas. This study aimed to evaluate the KAP of college students in minority areas of China toward COVID-19 and to provide a scientific basis for health education and policy formulation. Methods: From October 28th to November 6th, 2021, a cross-sectional study was conducted with 5,272 college students to examine KAP and its effects on mental health. Results: Regarding COVID-19 knowledge, the overall awareness rate was 24.11% (1,271). Regarding health attitudes, most students had positive attitudes about COVID-19 prevention and control (94.95%), and females had higher positive attitudes than males (OR: 1.920; CI: 1.494-2.469). Regarding preventive behaviors, more than half of the students took preventive measures (53.48%), and freshmen had the highest health behavior scores. In terms of psychological status, there were fewer females with depression and stress than males. Conclusion: College students in minority areas have positive health attitudes; however, their knowledge of COVID-19 prevention and control is low. Moreover, their precautionary behaviors are insufficient, and they have many negative emotions.
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Li et al. (2023) conducted a cross-sectional in COVID-19 (n=5,272). COVID-19 pandemic was evaluated on Positive attitudes about COVID-19 prevention and control. During the COVID-19 pandemic, 94.95% of surveyed college students in a minority area of China held positive attitudes toward prevention and control, despite a low overall knowledge awareness rate of 24.11%.
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